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Latest news on Portugal, providing comprehensive coverage of Portuguese politics, economy, housing, tourism, immigration, weather and current affairs in Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Madeira, the Azores, Braga, Coimbra, Faro and across the country.

Portugal sits on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula and is home to more than 10 million people. Lisbon is the capital, while Porto, Braga, Coimbra and Faro anchor the north, centre and south. Madeira and the Azores are autonomous island regions, and services and tourism are central to the economy.

Housing costs are among the most debated issues, with high prices and rents prompting protests and political argument. Coverage of the government, Parliament and the rise of the Chega party sits alongside immigration, the Golden Visa, which no longer covers property purchases, and the expat community. Storms and heavy rain regularly affect the mainland, the Algarve and the islands, while renewable energy is a growing part of the national story.

Portuguese culture is known for fado, food, wine and the Santos Populares festivals each June. Historic towns such as Evora, Guimaraes, Aveiro and Tavira draw visitors, and Lisbon has become a European technology and start-up hub, hosting the Web Summit conference. Stories about community life, the arts and the Portuguese diaspora also feature.

Portugal's history as a maritime power during the Age of Discovery still shapes its identity and its ties with Portuguese-speaking countries. The Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974 ended the Estado Novo dictatorship and opened the way to democracy and, on 1 January 1986, membership of what is now the European Union.

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